Staff Career & Professional Development Unit (SCPDU)

Working Effectively at VU Program -Calendar 2008

All scheduled workshops can be seen and all program bookings are made on line. Go to on line registration

To obtain more information contact:

• Geoff Jones, 9919 8458
• Sue Heyes, 9919 8465
• Gerard Glennon, 9919 8454

Personal & Professional

Effective Interpersonal Skills- Part 1

Dealing with Difficult Personal Interactions

• Perception and multiple realities
• Stress and Communication
• Being Emotionally Intelligent
• Communication Micro Skills
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Dealing with Anger
• Assertiveness Skills
• Dealing with Your Internal Critic
• Interpersonal Problem Solving

Effective Interpersonal Skills - Part 2

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

• Winning and Losing
• The Nature of Conflict
• Managing Conflict
• Negotiation Skills

Professional Skills for Administrative Officers

Designed for administrative staff working in Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant and other service styled roles. Explores communication, work planning, managing the environment, role modeling, work flow, working with colleagues, time management and every day survival.

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Presentation Skills

Why? - To get ideas/information across, to teach, to market, to influence others, to mount an argument and to enhance our professional image and career prospects. 2 Days more details

Chairing Meetings

This workshop focuses on the people side and process of conducting effective meetings. It will concentrate on controlling the structure and flow of the meeting to arrive at productive outcomes. The workshop is aimed at those who chair committees and/or meetings or expect to in the near future. 1/2 day

Report Writing

For anyone responsible for producing business reports or submissions. This course provides you with the skills and format to tackle with confidence the arduous task of writing a report or submission that stands out.

HR Series

Staff Induction

A foundation for work life at VU, this offers new staff insight into the development & strategic direction of the University as well as a range of important issues, benefits and services available to them.
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Writing a Position Description

Whether writing a new one, reviewing an old one or re-drafting your own, knowing the "how & why" is essential within the framework of our system of job classification.
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Staff Selection Process

Covers staff selection at VU and is mandatory for prospective selection panel members. Includes-the VU selection process; steps before advertising; principles of merit based selection; shortlisting; framing questions; the interview process; effective questioning and listening; referee reports; the selection repor

1/2 day (9.00 - 12.30)

OH&S and First Aid Training

OH&S Reps Course

A five day course for OH&S Reps and Managers/Supervisors.
Participants develop skills in:

• Accessing and applying legislation
• Identifying, assessing and controlling workplace hazards
• Investigating workplace incidents
• Contributing to problem solving through participation in health and safety committees and issue resolution procedures.

OH&S Reps Refresher Course

This program is aimed at OH&S reps who have completed their introductory 5 day course and wish to further develop their
knowledge and skills.

Level 2 First Aid

A 2 day course to become a University First Aider. Provides participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to manage
life threatening emegencies until professional help arrives.

Level 2 Update

Updates skills and knowledge for those with a Level 2 Certificate that is about to expire.

CPR Update

Yearly CPR update for holders of Level 2 First Aid Certificate

Finance 1

A number of training sessions are run by Finance. Full details can be seen on the Finance web site. To book use the Staff College online registration.

Purchasing Training

Invoice Processing Training

Reports Training

GST

Fringe Benefits Tax

Independent Contractor

Whistleblowers

If the program you are seeking does not appear in the above program, contact us to see if there is any plan to offer it in the near future. Also try the following sites for professional development opportunities offered within the tertiary education sector. ATEM and VISTA are member-based organisations that welcome participation by non-members in their professional development programs. A modest fee is usually involved:

ATEM : Association for Tertiary Education Management ( www.atem.org.au )

VISTA :( www.vista.org.au ) cites itself as the peak professional association for managers and leaders in the VET sector. While targeted at the VET sector, the professional capabilities included in their program are not sector specific.